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MOULD, Simmons
MOULD, Simmons (New York State, 1856--Unknown, 1918) Simmons Mould was one of seven children born to Mathew C. Mould and Sarah Jane Islip of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Immigrating to the United States in 1850, the family lived until around 1856 in Newport, New York. Mathew was a grocer. (1)
The family moved to Baraboo, Wisconsin in 1857 and Mathew began his photographic study and business. The studio of "Mould and Son" was opened at 411 S. 3rd, La Crosse, Wisconsin around 1879. It is thought that the "Son" portion referred to Frederic and Simmons, Mathew's two sons. Frederick took over the business in 1882 changing the name to F. W. Mould Photographic Studio. (2)
Simmons married Emma K. Burdick on March 20, 1879. In 1901 he first appeared in the Dubuque directory as a photographer at 797 Main. He moved his studio to 1073 Main around 1909. It remained there until his death. (3)
When Mould died, the business was continued by William N. Auer. (4)
See: MOULD STUDIO
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Source:
1. Cabinet Card Photographers, "Mould of Wisconsin," Online: http://cabinetcardphotographers.blogspot.com/2017/09/mould-of-wisconsin.html
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. "Lieut. W. F. Auer at Mould's Studio," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, December 29, 1918, p. 7
See: MOULD STUDIO